
Growth Happens Through Strategic Transformation
Let us help you achieve savings, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth.
Let us help you achieve savings, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth.
Business is evolving.
Cost pressures, a shifting supplier base, and new customer expectations are reshaping the landscape.
Innovation is driving new methodologies, directly impacting the ability to ensure every product and service generates positive ROI and drives growth.
Now is the time to take a fresh look at your operations, products, an
Business is evolving.
Cost pressures, a shifting supplier base, and new customer expectations are reshaping the landscape.
Innovation is driving new methodologies, directly impacting the ability to ensure every product and service generates positive ROI and drives growth.
Now is the time to take a fresh look at your operations, products, and opportunities.
At 490 Consulting, we believe that Growth Happens Through Strategic Transformation. Whether you're a start-up or an established company, let us help you achieve savings, increase productivity, and drive revenue growth.
"Through my global experience, I've witnessed how organizations often struggle to meet shifting customer expectations, which can stall their growth. In every conversation I've had with senior leaders from my clients, the priority has been identifying strategies to overcome these barriers and accelerate innovation and business growth. Seei
"Through my global experience, I've witnessed how organizations often struggle to meet shifting customer expectations, which can stall their growth. In every conversation I've had with senior leaders from my clients, the priority has been identifying strategies to overcome these barriers and accelerate innovation and business growth. Seeing these strategies take effect and drive real change excites me, and it’s what motivates me to keep growing, learning, and evolving alongside my clients."
Greeley Koch, Managing Director
With a diverse background in hospitality, travel, financial, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the non-profit, private, and public sectors, I bring a wealth of experience to the table.
As a strategic, globally connected senior leader, I specialize in Strategic Transformation, helping businesses drive revenue growth, foster innovati
With a diverse background in hospitality, travel, financial, and pharmaceutical industries, as well as the non-profit, private, and public sectors, I bring a wealth of experience to the table.
As a strategic, globally connected senior leader, I specialize in Strategic Transformation, helping businesses drive revenue growth, foster innovation, and develop effective business development and sales strategies.
My expertise spans business travel, event management, partnerships, and M&A negotiations.
I assist start-ups and established companies with the following focus areas to ensure growth through strategic transformation:
Greeley Koch is a dynamic thought leader and sought-after speaker, recognized for his expertise in driving Strategic Transformation through innovative approaches to content access, challenging traditional business models, and harnessing the power of AI and the digital customer experience.
As Managing Director of 490 Consulting, Greeley leads transformative initiatives across the travel industry. His extensive experience includes procurement leadership roles at Bank of America and Abbott Laboratories, as well as deep expertise in travel management, data analytics, and lodging services.
In addition to his consulting work, Greeley serves as an adjunct professor at NYU’s Tisch Center of Hospitality, where he brings real-world corporate travel insights to the classroom and mentors tech startups in the NYU Hospitality Industry Incubator.
Previously, Greeley served as Executive Director of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and has been recognized as one of Business Travel News’ Top 25 Most Influential Executives and a Top 30 Business Travel Influencer.
Greeley Koch, industry expert and founder of 490 Consulting, and Acquis Consulting, a global leader in strategy and transformation solutions, announced their strategic partnership aimed at reshaping the digital landscape and traveler experience within the travel industry.
Amid rising challenges and opportunities within the travel sector, Acquis and Koch have combined their extensive industry knowledge and expertise in customer experience, digital consulting, and operating model strategy to spearhead transformative initiatives for their corporate clients and travel industry suppliers.
Acquis Consulting Reunites with Koch for Select Projects - Business Travel News
What does it take for travel managers to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving corporate travel landscape? Becoming intrapreneurs.
In this Business Travel News feature, Greeley Koch introduces a bold new approach—leveraging AI-driven tools and strategic innovation to create a seamless digital traveler journey while positioning travel managers as pivotal change leaders.
Excited to share that I’m starting something new as a contributing columnist for Business Traveler—and naturally, my first topic is one that every business traveler obsesses over: points and status.
Ever checked the upgrade list and realized half the plane is “elite”? Or questioned if lounge access is still exclusive when it feels like a packed food court? Yep, I go there. But here’s the twist—is loyalty a generational thing?
In my latest column, I break down how different generations approach status, and what it all means for the future of travel.
Always good to have a Plan B! That has always been one of my operating guidelines over the years. In this Business Travel Executive Magazine article on TMC consolidation, I offer my thoughts on having a Plan B should you find service or merger challenges with your TMC.
Bleisure - does anyone really like that term? While we might not like the term, employees really like to add on leisure time to their business trips. Even more so now than before. Greeley spoke to the Wall Street Journal about what is taking place today and how a company reacts to "bleisure" can have an impact on retention and recruitment of employees.
Greeley Koch is proud to be a mentor for the NYU Hospitality Innovation Hub Incubator and an Adjunct Faculty Member for NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality
"We are very pleased with the quality of consulting leadership work you provided to us on our corporate travel program. We sincerely appreciate your responsiveness, expertise and the way you conduct business. We will recommend you to others because of our satisfaction with your service and look forward to doing business with you in the future.
Head of Procurement, Technology Company
“Greeley’s Marketing Workshop was a great success. We did a deep dive on our strengths and weaknesses and developed a plan to update our marketing message for our website and all our prospect communications. Looking forward to seeing the positive results!”
President, Travel Management Company